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New Taco Owner, am I Doing it Right?

Discussion in 'New Members' started by OPHIDN, Mar 24, 2021.

  1. Mar 24, 2021 at 6:00 PM
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    OPHIDN

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    OPHIDN [OP] New Member

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    Minor things.. TRD pro tail lights and grill, a bunch of factory options, 3” lift, tires, refinished factory wheels...
    I can honestly say I’ve never loved a vehicle anywhere close to as much as this one!

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    OPHIDN, Mar 24, 2021
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  2. Mar 24, 2021 at 6:02 PM
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    Nice! Welcome to TW!
     
    21TexasTacoma, Mar 24, 2021
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  3. Mar 24, 2021 at 6:06 PM
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    Black DOG Lila, Mar 24, 2021
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  4. Mar 24, 2021 at 6:08 PM
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  5. Mar 24, 2021 at 6:08 PM
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  6. Mar 24, 2021 at 6:09 PM
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    Welcome to TW! Awesome photos!!
     
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  7. Mar 24, 2021 at 6:10 PM
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    Very Nice photo! Did you re-gear?
     
    Canadian Caber, Mar 24, 2021
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  8. Mar 24, 2021 at 6:17 PM
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    What’s re gear mean?
     
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  9. Mar 24, 2021 at 6:27 PM
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    Minor things.. TRD pro tail lights and grill, a bunch of factory options, 3” lift, tires, refinished factory wheels...
    By the way, thank you all for the warm welcome. I sometimes have to pinch myself to make sure that I own this thing lol.
     
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  10. Mar 24, 2021 at 6:30 PM
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    Putting lower ratio gears in the differentials to compensate for the bigger tires. Usually done when people put 35 inch or bigger tires on their truck.
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Mar 24, 2021
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  11. Mar 24, 2021 at 6:38 PM
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    Thanks for the clarification. These are only 33”

    edit: is it something I should look into with 33s?
    Would it void the factory warranty?
     
    OPHIDN, Mar 24, 2021
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  12. Mar 25, 2021 at 1:01 AM
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    welcome! Assuming these are your numbers - then you're on the lower end, and might want to consider (go got s 4.20, or an OE Toyota 4.30 - the manuals run with a 4.30 in them). In a nutshell: "If you’ve fitted larger tires to your vehicle then you are likely experiencing a loss in performance, fuel economy, and more constant transmission gear “hunting” - This is because the larger tires reduce your engine’s RPMs below the optimal power band."

    I personally will be re-gearing going to 33s myself, but if it's not bothering you...I'd just keep cruisin'. Happy trails!

    Stock Tire Size
    265/70-16R

    New Tire Size
    285/75-16R

    Stock Gear Ratio 3.91 : 1

    Calculate

    Effective Gear Ratio 3.64 : 1

    New Ratio Needed 4.19 : 1
     
    Last edited: Mar 25, 2021
    RaginTxn, Mar 25, 2021
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  13. Mar 25, 2021 at 7:32 AM
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    I’m running 33’s with stock gears, and am satisfied with the way it drives.
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Mar 25, 2021
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  14. Mar 25, 2021 at 9:45 AM
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  15. Mar 25, 2021 at 9:48 AM
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    Awesome pics!
     
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